2011 Triumph Speed Triple

Triumph has unveiled an updated version of its Speed Triple at the Intermot Cologne motorcycle show.


The most obvious visual change is that the trademark twin circular headlights have been ditched in favour of more angular items. They make the bike look like it used to have a full sports fairing, which could be the effect Triumph is aiming for. It is a streetfighter after all, but the new arrangement might prove to be controversial among Speed Triple fans.


That’s not the only difference, though. The frame, swingarm and wheels are all new too, and are reckoned to make the bike around 3 kg lighter than the previous model, which weighed 217 kg ready to ride.

The engine is a development of the familiar 1050 cc triple-cylinder unit, and power output has been increased slightly over the 128bhp (96 kW / 130PS) that the 2010 version produced. More importantly, perhaps, maximum torque has also risen, up from 103 Nm to 111 Nm.

Pricing has yet to be confirmed.

Comments

  1. Jamie Palumbo24 October 2010 at 04:38:00 BST

    I love the headlights. Finally the bike looks modern and still has the street fighter attitude. www.jamiepalumbo.com

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